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Frequently Asked Questions About Goose Lake, MN
- How big is Goose Lake?
- How deep is Goose Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Goose Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Goose Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Goose Lake area?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Goose Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Goose Lake?
How big is Goose Lake?
How deep is Goose Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Goose Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Shorthead Redhorse and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Goose Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Goose Lake area?
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Are there places to eat and drink near Goose Lake?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Goose Lake?
Join us in the fight to prevent the spread of invasive species These sneaky creatures can hitch a ride on boats, clinging onto propellers, anchor lines, and trailers. They can even survive in hidden places like bilge water and ballast tanks, or disguise themselves in dirt and sand that sticks to nets, buckets, anchors, and waders. But don't worry, we have the power to stop them in their tracks with just a few simple steps. So let's do our part and protect our waters from these unwanted invaders.
History & Status of the Fishery
Goose Lake is a 42 acre lake located southwest of the city of Buffalo in Wright County. The maximum depth is 14 feet and water clarity in 2013 was poor. The lake has a small watershed of mostly pasture and cropland. Goose Lake outlets to Deer Lake, which has a public access. The lake was last surveyed in 1988. Aquatic vegetation was limited and shallow due to low water clarity. Sago pondweed was the most common species found. Curly leaf pondweed and Eurasian watermilfoil are invasive species which were present but rare. Goose Lake has a history of partial winterkills, but the last recorded event was in 1989.
Northern Pike gill net catches were in the expected range for lakes similar to Goose in both 2013 and 1988. Northern Pike lengths in 2013 ranged from 18.9 to 29.6 inches with an average length and weight of 23.8 inches and 2.7 pounds. Twenty five percent of Northern Pike caught were longer than 24 inches and growth was fast, reaching 23 inches at age three.
Largemouth Bass were sampled by daytime boat electrofishing and the catch rate was below average for the Montrose area. Largemouth Bass lengths ranged from 8.1 to 16.5 inches with an average length and weight of 11.9 inches and 1.1 pounds. Eighteen percent of Largemouth Bass sampled were longer than 15 inches. Only two large Walleye were caught in the survey and past survey catches have also been low.
Black Crappie net catches were within the expected range for lakes similar to Goose Lake and were similar to the last survey. Black Crappie lengths ranged from 4.3 to 9.8 inches with an average length and weight of 7.3 inches and 0.24 pounds. Growth was average and Black Crappie reached 7.5 inches in three years. Bluegill catches were low in 2013 and 1988. Bluegill lengths ranged from 3.6 to 7.8 inches with an average length and weight of 6.4 inches and 0.23 pounds.
Very few Yellow Perch have been caught in the past two surveys. Other species caught in 2013 include: Black Bullhead, Bowfin, Channel Catfish, Common Carp, Golden Shiner, Shorthead Redhorse, White Sucker, and Yellow Bullhead. Black Bullhead were the most numerous fish caught, but were much more abundant in previous surveys. As in Deer Lake, the arrival of Channel Catfish from the Crow River may be reducing the abundance of bullheads.
What is the average air temp for Goose Lake?
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Goose Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Deer Lake | 0.4 mi | 171 | 27 ft |
| Birch Lake | 0.9 mi | 99 | 26 ft |
| Fadden Lake | 1.1 mi | 20 | 48 ft |
| Tamarack Lake | 1.6 mi | 62 | 26 ft |
| Mink Lake | 1.7 mi | 94 | 36 ft |
| Buffalo Lake | 2.0 mi | 1,552 | 33 ft |
| South Berthiaume Lake | 2.1 mi | 20 | 73 ft |
| North Berthiaume Lake | 2.3 mi | 24 | 43 ft |
| Albert Lake | 2.8 mi | 58 | 47 ft |
| South Twin Lake | 3.4 mi | 44 | 19 ft |
